Fairfax city Property Taxes
Fairfax city, Virginia
Effective Tax Rate
0.00%
226.1% above state avgMedian Annual Tax
$0
$533/mo escrow
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Annual Tax
$0
Monthly
$0
Eff. Rate
0.94%
At a Glance
Median Home Value
$677,400
State avg ▲ $278,065
Tax w/ Mortgage/yr
$6,421
$535/mo escrow
Tax w/o Mortgage/yr
$6,304
$525/mo
State Tax Rate Rank
#121
of 133 counties (1 = lowest)
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About Property Taxes in Fairfax city, Virginia
Fairfax city's rates rank among highest
Fairfax city's effective tax rate of 0.944% slightly exceeds the national median of 0.92%, placing it in roughly the 55th percentile nationally. The median tax of $6,392 is more than double the national median of $2,690, driven by both a high rate and expensive homes worth $677,400 on average.
Highest rate in Virginia
Fairfax city's 0.944% rate significantly exceeds Virginia's state average of 0.671%, making it one of the state's highest-tax jurisdictions. The median tax of $6,392 is more than three times the state median of $1,960, reflecting both the elevated rate and home values nearly 2.5 times the state average.
More expensive than nearby Fairfax County
Fairfax city's 0.944% rate is slightly lower than Fairfax County's 1.011%, but its homes are valued similarly (city: $677,400 vs. county: $699,700). Falls Church city remains the area's most expensive jurisdiction at 0.995% and median home value of $1,005,400.
What a typical home costs in taxes
A median-priced home worth $677,400 in Fairfax city carries an annual tax bill of roughly $6,392. That translates to about $533 per month—more than eight times what a Dickenson County homeowner pays annually.
Homeowners can challenge assessments
With high-value properties, even small assessment errors can cost thousands in annual taxes, making appeals worth pursuing in Fairfax city. If your $677,400 home is overvalued, a successful challenge could reduce your $6,392 tax bill significantly.
How Fairfax city Compares
Median Annual Property Tax
Fairfax city
0.94%
Effective rate
Virginia Avg
0.70%
Effective rate
National Avg
0.91%
Effective rate
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Counties with Similar Tax Rates
Nearby Counties
Other Counties in Virginia
Prince Edward County
0.40%
Bath County
0.40%
Nottoway County
0.42%
Mathews County
0.42%
Amelia County
0.43%
Lunenburg County
0.44%
Buchanan County
0.44%
Craig County
0.46%
Bedford County
0.46%
Campbell County
0.46%
Northumberland County
0.48%
Mecklenburg County
0.49%
Halifax County
0.49%
Augusta County
0.49%
Lancaster County
0.49%
Data updated: March 2026
Data from U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Effective tax rate is calculated as median property tax divided by median home value.